Learn360 is an educational video streaming service with some great resources for teachers including lesson plans and quizzes. All Douglas County teachers have access to this through an ESD subscription. Teachers can go to the Douglas ESD website > Educators > Video Streaming to access the content.

*Fund for Teachers 2017 THE Ford Family FOUNDATION OFFERS GRANTS UP TO $10,000. The Ford Family Foundation is bringing the national Fund for Teachers grant program to Douglas County, Oregon, for a second year. The program supports teacher-designed educational experiences that impact their practice, students and school communities. Click here for more information.

*TIES (Therapy in Educational Settings) Conference The 31st Annual Therapy in Educational Settings Conference will be held at Valley River Inn, Eugene, Oregon on April 20 & 21, 2017. Click here (PDF) for more information and to register.

Code.org Computer Science Fundamentals Why Computer Science? Every 21st-century student should have the opportunity to learn computer science. The basics help nurture creativity and problem-solving skills, and prepare students for any future career. Click here for more information.

NAPE: National Summit for Educational Equity: Access. Equity. Diversity. April 24 - 27, 2017. Click here for more information and to register.

Oregon Promise: is now set up to allow students who graduate from high school this fall and spring to apply for the tuition aid during the fall and spring. Click here (PDF) for more information from OSAC.

Outstanding Science teacher - please nominate if you know of deserving elementary, secondary, or early career teachers in your area. Click here to use this google form.

ALDER CREEK COMMUNITY FOREST - 2016-17 K-12 Training Events, Field Science & Technology Douglas County K-12 teachers are invited to apply to attend any of three training events sponsored by Alder Creek Community Forest in conjunction with Douglas ESD, OSU Institute for Natural Resources, and Umpqua Valley STEAM Hub. These events will be held at South Umpqua High School and the ACCF site. Click here for more information and to apply. An information flyer is attached to this